MATH 2412 PRECALCULUS SPRING 2015 Synonym 26044, Section 011 MW 12:00-1:45, EVC 8106

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1 MATH 2412 PRECALCULUS SPRING 2015 Synonym 26044, Section 011 MW 12:00-1:45, EVC 8106 INSTRUCTOR: Carolynn Campbell Reed WEBSITE: PHONE/OFFICE: / EVC 9406 OFFICE HOURS: MW: 9:50am 11:50am MW: 4:15pm 4:45pm Or by appointment MATH 2412 PRECALCULUS: FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS. This is a course designed to prepare students for MATH 2413 Calculus I. Content includes algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions and equations; parametric equations; and the polar coordinate system. Prerequisite: MATH 1316 with a C or better or the appropriate score on the Compass Test (80+ Algebra score, 70+ College Algebra score and 70+ Trig score). Importance of Prerequisites: This is not a review course. If you do not have current knowledge of the material in our MATH 1314 College Algebra, and MATH 1316 Trigonometry courses, please ask your instructor about changing to one of these courses to better prepare for MATH TEXT: Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, by Connally, Hughes-Hallet, Gleason, et al., 4 th edition. Optional: Student Solutions Manual, 4 th edition CALCULATOR: Students need either a scientific or business calculator. Graphing calculators are not required and are not allowed on quizzes or exams. COURSE RATIONALE This course is designed to teach students the algebraic and trigonometric modeling concepts needed for scientific/engineering calculus. It is not simply a review of college algebra and trigonometry. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY This course is taught in the classroom primarily as a lecture/discussion course. TIME: You cannot learn mathematics by listening to someone talk about it. You learn math by thinking about and working on mathematical problems. And this takes time. Allow yourself three hours of study for each hour you are in class. ATTENDANCE Attendance is required in this course. It is the student's responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course. Students who stop attending and do not withdraw will receive an F.

2 GRADING SCHEME Homework/Quizzes 15% GRADING SCALE Exams 85% (four unit exams plus a comprehensive final 17% each) A: 90 or more; B: 80-89; C: 70-79; D: 60-69; F: 59 or less HOMEWORK /QUIZZES Homework will be given daily and should be completed by the next class period. If you miss a class, you are responsible for getting the homework assignment and completing it before the next class period. We will have periodic in-class quizzes that contain exact homework problems. You can use your homework on these quizzes. I will also periodically collect assigned problems. In addition, we will have group quizzes, collaborative activities, and quizzes where you cannot use your book, notes or homework. The homework/quiz portion of the grade will consist of all of these elements. Assignments will be posted on Blackboard. Group work will be done in class. No late or make up quizzes or homework will be accepted. The three lowest homework/quiz grades will be dropped. EXAMS There will be four exams plus a comprehensive final exam. No notes, books or graphing calculators are allowed on the exams. Exams will include application/word problems, possibly 20%. The first four exams may be given in class or in the testing center. You will be notified in class before each test. The final exam will be given in class on the last class day. There are no retests, late or make-up exams. MISSED EXAM Your lowest exam grade will be replaced with your grade on the Final Exam (if it s higher). This includes a 0 from a missed exam. You can only replace one exam grade and you cannot replace your grade on the final exam. If you miss the final exam, you will receive a 0 on the exam. CLASS RULES Turn cell phones off or on silent. Do not use your cell phone in the classroom. You are expected to arrive to class on time. Disruptive behavior (talking to others while I m lecturing, rudeness, etc.) will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave the classroom. Group work is a requirement in this course and you are expected to participate. It is important to actively participate in class by listening and taking notes, practicing and discussing at appropriate times, and asking questions. All students must take the final exam at the scheduled time no exceptions.

3 COURSE OUTLINE Schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class. Jan 21: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Jan 26, 28: 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2 Feb 2, 4: 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2 Feb 9, 11: 4.1, 4.2, Exam 1 Feb 16, 18: 4.3, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2 Feb 23, 25: 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 Mar 2, 4: 6.4, 6.5, 7.3 Mar 9, 11: Exam 2, 8.2, 8.3 SPRING BREAK Mar 23, 25: 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 Mar 30, Apr 1: 8.5, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3 Apr 6, 8: 10.1, Exam 3 Apr 13, 15: 10.2, 10.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 Apr 20, 22: 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 14.1 Apr 27, 29: 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 13.1 May 4, 6: 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, Exam 4 May 11, 13: Review, Final Exam Exam 1 (Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3) Wednesday, Feb 11 in class Exam 2 (Ch 4, Ch 5, Ch 6) Monday, Mar 9 in class Exam 3 (7.3, Ch 8, Ch 9, Ch 12) Wednesday, Apr 8 in class Exam 4 (Ch 10, Ch 11, Ch 14, 13.1) Wednesday, May 6 in class Comprehensive Final Exam (including 13.2, 13.3, 13.4) Wednesday, May 13 in class TESTING CENTER POLICY Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have: ACC Photo ID Course Abbreviation (MATH) Course Number (2412) Course Synonym (26044) Course Section (011) Instructor's Name (Carolynn Reed) Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at

4 HOW TO SUCCEED (AND GET HELP) IN THIS COURSE: 1. Come to class and be an active learner! This is an intense course and you will not succeed by missing class. It is better to come to class late then to not come at all. If you miss a class, you can expect to have to spend even more time catching up in the Learning Lab or with a tutor. The number one indicator of success in my classes is attendance. 2. Study the book and your class notes before you attempt the homework. Going over your notes and the examples in the book will help you understand what you are supposed to do. 3. Learning Lab: Learning labs are free tutoring! Use them. Students who need regular tutoring are encouraged to use the Learning Labs before they get very far behind. 4. Office Hours: Please do not hesitate to come and see me with any problems you may experience during this course. I am always willing to work with you during office hours, but I can t help you if you don t ask. In order to make the most of your office visit, you are required to work the problems on your own first, look for help in the textbook, and use the Learning Lab before coming to office hours. (Don t come with a blank page). We will have a more productive meeting if you have already attempted the work on your own. 5. Smarthinking Online Tutoring: Smarthinking online tutoring is available in the Blackboard Tools menu. Information can be found at Students receive 5 hours of free online tutoring per semester. LEARNING LAB ACC main campuses have Learning Labs that offer free first-come first-serve tutoring. The hours, contact information and locations are located at The Learning Lab at EVC is located in room 2306 in building The hours are: M Th: 8am - 9pm F: 9am - 3pm Sat: 10am - 7pm Sun: 12pm - 6pm WITHDRAWALS Deadline is Monday, April 27 It is the student's responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course and to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. Students who stop attending and do not withdraw will receive an F. Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate for that course. State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog. INCOMPLETES Incomplete grades (I) will be given only in very rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of "I", a student must have taken all examinations, be passing, and after the last date to withdraw, have a personal tragedy occur which prevents course completion. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Student And Instructional Services ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: Links to many student services and other information can be found at: Student Services: The web address for student services is: The ACC student handbook can be found at: Statement on Students with Disabilities: Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Student Accessibility Services (SAS, formerly OSD). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least 3 weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the Notice of Approved Accommodations from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the Notice of Approved Accommodations from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the Notice of Approved Accommodations to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available at Scholastic Dishonesty: A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an F in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at Student Rights and Responsibilities: Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures. Student Discipline Policy: Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook under Policies and Procedures or on the web at:

6 Safety Statement: Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities. Academic Freedom: Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends upon a search for truth and upon free expression. In this course the professor and students shall strive to protect free inquiry and the open exchange of facts, ideas, and opinions. Students are free to take exception to views offered in this course and to reserve judgment about debatable issues. Grades will not be affected by personal views. With this freedom comes the responsibility of civility and a respect for a diversity of ideas and opinions. This means that students must take turns speaking, listen to others speak without interruption, and refrain from name-calling or other personal attacks. Student Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives): Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to: 1. Identify and manipulate polynomial, power, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Identify functions domains. 2. Represent a given polynomial, power, rational, exponential, logarithmic, or trigonometric function numerically, symbolically, graphically, and verbally. Select the appropriate function in applied problems. 3. Sketch graphs and appropriate transformations for the following: polynomial functions (linear, quadratic, followed by those with degree three and higher), trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational functions, and conic sections. 4. Understand and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and composition of functions. Perform these operations algebraically, numerically, graphically, and in applied settings. 5. Understand the abstract concepts of function inverses and one-to-one functions. Find inverse functions using algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal techniques. Solve problems involving the inverses of (restricted) polynomial, power, rational, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Use appropriate inverse functions in applications. 6. Work basic exercises using polar coordinates, parametric functions, vectors, sequences, and series. 7. Solve equations containing trigonometric functions in routine and applied problems. 8. Solve systems of equations, both linear and non-linear. Appropriate use of technology will be encouraged throughout the course. The General Education Competency of: 1. Critical Thinking: gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information is covered in every SLO. 2. Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning: applying mathematical, logical, and scientific principles and methods is covered in every SLO. 3. Technology Skills: using appropriate technology to retrieve, manage, analyze, and present information is covered in every SLO. 4. Written, Oral and Visual Communication: communicating effectively adapting to purpose, structure, audience and medium is covered in every SLO.